Those whose interior walls or other vertical structural members list,
lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through
the center of gravity falls outside of the middle third of its base.

Those which, exclusive of the foundation, show thirty-three percent
(33%) or more, of damage or deterioration of the supporting member
or members, or fifty percent (50%) of damage or deterioration of the
non-supporting enclosing or outside walls or covering.

Those which have become or are so dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, unsanitary
or which so utterly fail to provide the amenities essential to decent
living that they are unfit for human habitation, or are likely to
cause sickness or disease, so as to work injury to the health, safety
or general welfare of those living therein.

In any case where a "dangerous building" is fifty
percent (50%) damaged or decayed, or deteriorated from its original
value or structure, it shall be demolished, and in all cases where
a building cannot be repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation
of the terms of this Chapter it shall be demolished. In all cases
where a "dangerous building" is a fire hazard existing
or erected in violation of any provision of this Code or other ordinance
of the City or Statute of the State it shall be repaired or demolished.

All "dangerous buildings" within the terms of Section 515.010 of this Chapter are hereby declared to be public nuisances, and shall be repaired, vacated, or demolished as hereinbefore and hereinafter provided.

Inspect or cause to be inspected semi-annually, all public buildings,
schools, halls, churches, theaters, hotels, tenements, commercial,
manufacturing, or loft buildings, and all dwellings, for the purpose
of determining whether any conditions exist which render such places
to be a "dangerous building" within the terms of Section 515.010 of this Chapter.

Notify in writing, either by personal service or by certified mail,
return receipt requested; or if service cannot be had by either of
these modes of service, then by publication in a newspaper qualified
to publish legal notices, for two (2) successive weeks, the owner,
occupant, lessee, mortgagee, agent and all other persons having an
interest in said building as shown by the land records of the Recorder
of Deeds of the County, of any building found by him/her to be a "dangerous building" within the standards set forth in Section 515.010 of this Code, that:

The mortgagee, agent or other person having an interest in said building
as shown by the land records of the Recorder of Deeds of the County
may at his/her own risk repair, vacate, or demolish said building
or have such work or act done;

Provided, that any person notified under this Subsection (4) to repair, vacate, or demolish any building shall be given such reasonable time, not exceeding ninety (90) days, as may be necessary to do, or have done, the work or act required by the notice provided for herein.

Set forth in the notice provided for in Subsection (4) hereof, a description of the building, or structure deemed unsafe, a statement of the particulars which make the building or structure a "dangerous building" and an order requiring the same to
be put in such condition as to comply with the terms of this Chapter
within such length of time, not exceeding ninety (90) days, as is
reasonable.

"This building has been found to be a "dangerous building" by the Building Inspector. This notice is to remain on this building
until it is repaired, vacated, or demolished in accordance with the
notice which has been given the owner, occupant, lessee, mortgagee,
or agent of this building, and all other persons having an interest
in said building as shown by the land records of the Recorder of Deeds
of the County. It is unlawful to remove this notice until such notice
is complied with."

Upon receipt of a report of a Building Inspector as provided for
Section 515.050(6), give twenty-one (21) days written notice to the
owner, occupant, mortgagee, lessee, agent, and all other persons having
an interest in said building as shown by the land records of the Recorder
of Deeds of the County to appear before him/her on the date specified
in the notice to show cause why the building or structure reported
to be a "dangerous building" should not be repaired,
vacated, or demolished in accordance with the statement of particulars
set forth in the Building Inspectors notice provided for herein in
Section 515.050(4).

Hold a hearing and hear such testimony as the Building Inspector
or the owner, occupant, mortgagee, lessee, or any other person having
an interest in said building as shown by the land records of the County
shall offer relative to the "dangerous building." Any party may be represented by Counsel, and all parties shall have
an opportunity to be heard.

Issue an order based upon findings of fact made pursuant to Subsection (3) commanding the owner, occupant, mortgagee, lessee, agent and all other persons having an interest in said building as shown by the land records of the County, to repair, vacate, or demolish any building found to be a "dangerous building" within the terms
of this Chapter and provided that any person so notified shall have
the privilege of either vacating or repairing said "dangerous
building"; or any person not the owner of said "dangerous
building" but having an interest in said building as shown
by the land records of the County may demolish said building at his/her
own risk to prevent the acquiring of a lien against the land upon
which said "dangerous building" stands by the City, as provided in Subsection (5) hereof.

If the owner, occupant, mortgagee, or lessee fails to comply with the order provided for in Subsection (4) hereof, within thirty (30) days, the City Administrator (Building Commissioner) shall cause such building or structure to be repaired, vacated, or demolished as the facts may warrant, under the standards hereinbefore provided for in Section 515.020, and shall with the assistance of the City Attorney cause the costs of such repair, vacation, or demolition to be charged against the land on which the building existed as a municipal lien or cause such costs to be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax against the land upon which the building stands or did stand, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner; provided, that in cases where such procedure is desirable and any delay thereby caused will not be dangerous to the health, safety, or general welfare of the people of this City, the City Administrator shall notify the City Attorney to take legal action to force the owner to make all necessary repairs or demolish the building.

Except as provided in Subsection (8) hereof, at the request of the taxpayer, the special tax bill provided for by Subsection (5) may be paid in installments over a period of not more than ten (10) years; said assessment shall bear interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum until paid.

If there are proceeds of any insurance policy based upon a covered
claim payment made for damage or loss to a building or other structure
caused by or arising out of any fire, explosion, or other casualty
loss, an ordinance may establish a procedure for the payment of up
to ten percent (10%) of the insurance proceeds, as set forth in Subparagraphs
(a) and (b) of this Subsection. The ordinance shall apply only to
a covered claim payment which is in excess of fifty percent (50%)
of the face value of the policy covering a building or other structure:

The insurer shall withhold from the covered claim payment up to ten
percent (10%) of the covered claim payment, and shall pay such monies
the City to deposit into an interest-bearing account. Any named mortgagee
on the insurance policy shall maintain priority over any obligation
under the ordinance.

The City shall release the proceeds and any interest which has accrued on such proceeds received under Subparagraph (a) of this Subsection to the insured or as the terms of the policy and endorsements thereto provide within thirty (30) days after receipt of such insurance monies, unless the City has instituted legal proceedings under the provisions of Subsection (5) of this Section. If the City has proceeded under the provisions of Subsection (5) of this Section, all monies in excess of that necessary to comply with the provisions of Subsection (5) of this Section for the removal of the building or structure, less salvage value, shall be paid to the insured.

If there are no proceeds of any insurance policy as set forth in Subsection (8) of this Section, at the request of the taxpayer, the tax bill may be paid in installments over a period of not more than ten (10) years. The tax bill from date of its issuance shall be a lien on the property until paid.

Subsection (8) of this Section does not make the City a party to any insurance contract, and the insurer is not liable to any party for any amount in excess of the proceeds otherwise payable under its insurance policy.

Any owner, occupant, lessee, mortgagee, agent or any other person
having an interest in a "dangerous building" as shown by the land records of the Recorder of Deeds of the County may, within thirty (30) days from the receipt of the order of the City Administrator (Building Commissioner) provided for by Section 515.070 of this Code, appeal such decision to the Circuit Court of the County wherein the land is located, pursuant to the procedure established in Chapter 536 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.

In cases where it reasonably appears that there is immediate
danger to the life or safety of any person unless a "dangerous
building" as defined in Section 515.010 is immediately repaired, vacated, or demolished, the Building Inspector shall report such facts to the City Administrator (Building Commissioner) and the City Administrator (Building Commissioner) shall cause the immediate repair, vacation, or demolition of such "dangerous building". The costs
of such emergency repair, vacation or demolition of such building
shall be collected in the same manner as provided in Section 515.070(5).

In cases, except emergency cases, where the owner, occupant,
lessee, or mortgagee is absent from the City all notices or orders
provided for herein shall be sent by registered mail to the owner,
occupant, mortgagee, lessee and all other persons having an interest
in said building as shown by the land records of the Recorder of Deeds
of the County to the last known address of each, and a copy of such
notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the "dangerous
building" to which it relates. Such mailing and posting shall
be deemed adequate service.

In the event any building or structure is wrongfully demolished
by this City, or is demolished without adhering to the procedures
provided in this Chapter, the City shall be liable for damages as
determined by a court of law in a suit brought by the party so damaged.

No
building shall be considered under the provisions of this Chapter,
to be severely damaged, unless the building, or some portion thereof,
shall, as a result of the fire damage, be made uninhabitable or unusable
for the purpose for which the said building was being used at the
time of the fire damage.

In
the event of a violation of this Section, the City, shall have the
option of removing the debris from the premises and making a reasonable
charge therefor to the owner, or fining the owner up to five hundred
dollars ($500.00), or sentencing said owner to the Camden County Jail
for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both.